The Wise Man and The Fool
A short inspirational poem that will make you smile, but one that also contains common sense with a moral in its verses. Find wisdom in the poets words and be reminded that happiness does not mean more of things. Enjoy this inspiring short poem!The Wise Man and The Fool
Poet: John McLeod
For even the buffooning clown
The wise man and the village fool,
The one with only coppers?
Said the wise man to the fool one day:
"I've got a hundred candles,
And lots of copper candlesticks with ornamental handles,
They cost me every cent I had
But I shall be all right,
And in the darkness of the eve I'll have a splendid light."
The fool said: "Yes, you may be wise,
But then again, p'raps not,
Only pence had I to buy, one candle's all I got,
But then, I bought some matches too
And you, the silly goose,
Bought none, and so without a light
Your candles are no use!"
The moral of the story
Is simplicity's defence
May have some common sense!
But tell me which is which?
Or the other very rich?